KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Southern Indiana Baseball goes toe-to-toe with #8 University of Tennessee, but lost, 2-1, Wednesday evening in Knoxville, Tennessee. USI is 4-8 to start the season, while Tennessee goes 13-1.
A pitcher’s duel through five innings as the Screaming Eagles and the Volunteers were not able to muster more than a combined seven hits and nine total base runners. USI senior designated hitter Tucker Ebest (Austin, Texas) ended the offensive drought by both teams by crushing a bomb to center field for a 1-0 Eagles lead and his second round tripper of the season.
The 1-0 lead was short lived as the Volunteers responded with a solo shot of their own in the bottom of the frame. Tennessee broke the tie four batters later with a single and run scored for a 2-1 lead at the end of six.
USI would go down in order in the seventh and would strand the tying run at second in the seventh and eighth as Tennessee closed out the 2-1 decision.
Freshman right-hander Clayton Weisheit (Ferdinand, Indiana) began the contest on the mound for USI, getting a no-decision in his first collegiate start. Weisheit threw four scoreless innings, allowing two hits and a walk, while striking out four.
The loss in the game for USI went to junior right-hander Gavin Morris (Brazil, Indiana). Morris (0-1) allowed two runs on four hits, while striking out four.
USI battles #8 Tennessee, but fall 2-1
Marah Wood’s 2-run home run leads UE to win over Lindenwood
Aces split doubleheader versus Lions
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – With her team trailing 1-0 in the bottom of the 6th inning of the finale in Wednesday’s doubleheader against Lindenwood, Marah Wood launched a 2-run home run to give the University of Evansville softball team a 2-1 victory. The Purple Aces split Wednesday’s doubleheader against the Lions at Tri-State Orthopaedics Field at James and Dorothy Cooper Stadium.
Game 1 – Lindenwood 5, UE 3
After scoring a single run in the second, Lindenwood added two in the third and another pair of runs in the fourth to open a 5-0 lead. In the bottom of the fourth, Evansville got on the board, Following a leadoff walk by Jess Willsey, Marah Wood singled to set the table for Hannah Hood. The Newburgh, Ind. native came through with a double down the left field line to score Willsey.
Three quick outs ended the threat but the Aces once again put together a rally in the seventh. Taylor Howe recorded a 1-out double to score Brooke Voss, who reached on a walk. Dori Brown came in to pinch run for Howe and crossed the plate on an error by the Lions catcher. Despite the late comeback attempt, the efforts for the Aces came up just short as they dropped a 5-3 decision.
Mikayla Jolly took the loss, throwing the entire 7-inning contest. She allowed five runs, four earned, on seven hits. Lindenwood pitcher Amanda Weyh also went the distance, giving up three runs, two being earned, on five hits. Weyh was also the top offensive performer for her squad, going 2-3 with two RBI and a run scored.
Game 2 – UE 2, Lindenwood 1
Pitching was the name of the game in the second game of the doubleheader and it was one pitch that would make the difference. Lindenwood struck first with a single run in the top of the third and would hold that edge until the bottom of the sixth.
Evansville was held to two hits through the first five innings, but the third hit of the day proved to be the biggest of the season. Hannah Hood reached on a walk before Marah Wood stepped to the plate. She launched the first pitch she saw over the left field wall to put the Aces up by a 2-1 score.
The Lions did their best to even the score in the top half of the 7th, but UE starter Megan Brenton shut the door to give UE the win. Brenton earned the win, throwing the entire 7-inning game while giving up just one run on six hits. Wood recorded two out of UE’s three hits in the contest. This weekend, the Aces play their final non-conference tournament before opening up the Missouri Valley Conference slate next week.
 Vanderburgh County Commissioners Renew Agreement With Evansville Land Bank
 Vanderburgh County Commissioners Renew Agreement with Evansville Land Bank,  Marking First Joint Initiative with Mayor Stephanie Terry’s Administration Â
MARCH 6, 2024
EVANSVILLE, IN — March 6, 2024 — The Vanderburgh County Commissioners and Evansville6 Mayor Stephanie Terry proudly announce the renewal of the Evansville Land Bank Corp. (“Evansville Land Bank,†“Land Bankâ€) agreement, marking the first joint initiative between city and county executives since Mayor Terry’s inauguration on January 1. This collaboration underscores a steadfast commitment to collaborative governance and strategic partnerships in addressing the challenges posed by distressed properties within the city.Â
The Commissioners adopted the Evansville Land Bank Corp. renewal at their regular meeting today.Â
“We are happy to renew this vital agreement with the Evansville Land Bank, backed by Mayor Stephanie Terry’s support and approval,” said Commission President Cheryl Musgrave. “This partnership exemplifies our dedication to revitalizing neighborhoods and returning property to productive use.”Â
The agreement, forged between the Vanderburgh County Commissioners and the Evansville Land Bank, empowers the Land Bank to acquire property abandoned through non-payment of property tax. The properties undergo clearance of debris and uninhabitable structures and are given clear titles by the County Commissioners. The Land Bank then proceeds with the redevelopment of these properties, aiming to return them to productive use.Â
“The continued city/county collaboration under this agreement will contribute significantly to the betterment of our community,†Mayor Terry said. “For the past several years, this initiative has proven vital to acquiring, managing, and redeveloping properties, all of which is instrumental in achieving our community goal of neighborhood revitalization.â€Â
Since its establishment in 2016 to confront blight in Evansville, the Evansville Land Bank has been proactive in addressing vacant, abandoned, and distressed properties, having acquired 848 properties to date. Operating under the governance of a nine-member board of directors appointed in accordance with state land bank code and organizational bylaws, the Land Bank continues to play a crucial role in fostering equitable, inclusive neighborhoods, significantly contributing to the overall improvement of our community.Â
Attorney General Todd Rokita distributes $44.7 million to Hoosier communities in next wave of funds from opioid settlements
Opioid settlements alone total over $925 million under Rokita AdministrationÂ
Attorney General Todd Rokita is distributing $44.7 million to Indiana cities, towns and counties this week in the next wave of funding from opioid settlements obtained under his leadership. Attorney General Rokita secured these settlements from companies that allegedly contributed to the state’s opioid epidemic through irresponsible and/or unlawful actions.
“The scourge of opioid abuse and overdose has inflicted such unspeakable pain on so many Hoosiers,†Attorney General Rokita said. “No amount of money will ever compensate families for the loss of loved ones, but these settlements help prevent similar types of corporate irresponsibility from ever happening again.â€Â Â
The payments being sent this week result from settlements with Allergan, Teva, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart — along with a small additional payment received from pharmaceutical distributors Cardinal Health, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen. Over the course of all opioid settlements obtained under Attorney General Rokita, Indiana is anticipated to receive more than $925 million.Â
Local governments have wide discretion in choosing exactly how to use the opioid funds. The settlement funds support local law enforcement efforts, drug task forces, regional treatment hubs, early intervention and crisis support, and other important programs aimed at combating substance abuse and overdose. Guidelines can be found on Attorney General Rokita’s website.Â
The settlement framework continues to be a 50-50 split between the state and local governments. The $44.7 million sent to local communities — plus another approximately $2.6 million in attorney fees paid to litigating subdivisions’ counsel — represents 50 percent of the approximately $95 million in funds remitted by the pharmaceutical companies for this round of payments. The other 50 percent goes to the State of Indiana. Local communities are encouraged to seek information regarding the state’s 50% share and take steps to obtain additional funds.Â
A listing of the payments estimated for each community for the full 18 years can be found on the Office of Attorney General website: https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/
Evansville Day School Celebrates National Foreign Language Week with Unique Educational Activities
Evansville, IN – March 4, 2024 – Evansville Day School is proud to announce its participation in National Foreign Language Week (NFLW), taking place from March 1st to March 7th, 2024. This annual event, observed in the United States during the first week of March, aims to highlight the importance of language learning and its role in fostering global connections. This year’s theme, “Learning Languages Promotes Friendships,” underscores the significance of linguistic diversity in building bridges between cultures.
As part of NFLW, Evansville Day School is organizing a series of educational and engaging activities designed to make language learning fun and interesting for students. Throughout the week, students will have the opportunity to explore various languages, including French, German, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian, Italian, and Hungarian. From learning songs and greetings to creating art and playing international board games, students will immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of global languages and cultures.
“We are excited to celebrate National Foreign Language Week at Evansville Day School,” said Robin Renschler, Head of Primary School at Evansville Day School. “Our goal is to not only allow our students to discover different languages but also to instill in them an appreciation for cultural diversity and the importance of cross-cultural communication.”
Highlighting the school’s commitment to language education, Evansville Day School is proud to be the only institution in the region offering instruction in such a wide array of global languages from a young age. By providing students with exposure to multiple languages and cultures, the school helps to create a unique, globally minded educational experience that prepares them for an increasingly interconnected world.
Posey County Commissioners Announce RFP for Housing Study Proposals Due May 8, 2024
EVANSVILLE REGION, Ind. (March 5, 2024) – The Board of Commissioners of Posey County has announced a Request for Proposals for professional consulting services for a comprehensive housing study.
The study will evaluate the current housing landscape, analyze market trends, and engage stakeholders to provide valuable insights for strategic housing development. The study area will encompass unincorporated Posey County, as well as Mount Vernon, Poseyville, New Harmony, Cynthiana, and Griffin.
Proposals must be mailed or delivered to the Posey County Auditor’s Office in Mount Vernon on or before 8:30 a.m. on May 8, 2024
Posey County Auditor’s Office
126 E 3rd St #220, Mt Vernon, IN 47620
FOOTNOTE: Â Proposals may also be submitted to the Commissioners at the Hovey House Meeting Room in Mount Vernon before 9 a.m. on May 8.
USI to premiere Sack Race with Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer
The University of Southern Indiana will premiere Sack Race with Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in the USI Performance Center. This public showing will be followed by a reception at 7:30 p.m. in the MAC/Pace Galleries in the Lower Level of the Liberal Arts Center.
In 2018, alumnus Kevin Titzer ’97, created a unique installation on campus called Sack Race with Knives. The exhibit featured Titzer as the first-ever artist-in-residence, sponsored by the USI Art and Design Department. Titzer used the McCutchan/Pace Galleries to create Chapter 23: Sack Race with Knives, a large-scale installation made from reclaimed materials from the Evansville area. The creation of this installation took two weeks to complete. Â
Over the past five years, local photographer, videographer and fellow USI alumnus, Jordan Barclay ’05, produced a 25-minute documentary about Titzer and the art installation called Sack Race with Knives: The Curious Art of Kevin Titzer. Barclay received partial financial assistance from the USI Foundation to complete the documentary. Â
“I hope people watching the documentary feel inspired by Kevin’s art and his process with the installation. Recycling is also an important subject to me, so it was fun to explore how we can give new life to old, discarded materials,†Barclay says. Â
Thomas Bernardin ’08, USI alumnus; Katie Waters, Professor Emeritus of Art at USI; and Lenny Dowhie, Emeritus Professor of Art at USI, were all involved in conducting the interviews, filming and editing the documentary. Â
There is a Facebook page and Instagram page dedicated to the work of the pair.Â
Upcoming screenings:Â
- March 24: Atlanta Docufest (Film Festival World Premiere)Â
- April 24-28: Thin Line Film Festival in Denton, TexasÂ
- May 2-5: Bare Bones International Film Festival in Muskogee, OklahomaÂ
- June 28-29: Evansville, Indiana, Museum Planetarium  Â
- Sept 12-14: Victory International Film Festival in Evansville, IndianaÂ
Private screenings are also scheduled at universities in Atlanta and Nashville and one with the Greenville Arts Council.Â
City Officials, OVC leadership Kick Off “OVC Championship Week†in Evansville
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Evansville, Ind. (March 5, 2024) –  Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry joined Ohio Valley Conference (OVC) Commissioner Beth DeBauche and the OVC host committee to officially kick off “OVC Championship Week†in southwestern Indiana.
The men’s and women’s OVC Basketball Championships presented by United Fidelity Bank will get underway tomorrow, Wednesday, March 6, and conclude Saturday, March 9 at Evansville’s Ford Center.
March Madness begins in Evansville as 16 teams will battle to be the first to claim their spot in the Division I NCAA Tournament. After concluding Conference play on Saturday, the Little Rock men and Southern Indiana women claimed the top seeds.
Mayor Terry announced that the Admissions Fair will once again return, this year on Thursday afternoon, to attract local high school students. In addition, the women’s and men’s championship games on Saturday are again scheduled for 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. with the Boom Squad performing at the Ford Center plaza before the men’s championship game.
“We are excited to host the OVC Tournament for the seventh year, and to again see the first NCAA Tournament ticket punched right here in Evansville,†said Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry. “Even more, we’re grateful for the opportunity to work with our incredible community partners to not only host the men’s championship, but the OVC’s dual championships with the women’s tournament coming to Evansville as well!.â€
“The City of Evansville continues to embrace our athletes, staff and spectators, and the OVC membership is grateful for the wonderful hospitality,†said DeBauche. “We are looking forward to an exciting and highly competitive tournament once again.â€
Ticket Information
Several single-game promotions listed below are available directly through the Ford Center Box Office. Single-session and all-session passes can be purchased at the box office or at www.ticketmaster.com.
Wednesday, March 6
- Women’s Session (1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.)
- Men’s Session (6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.)
Thursday, March 7
- Women’s Session (1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.)
- Men’s Session (6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.) – Courier and Press Evansville Night ($5 off single-session tickets with a local community ID)
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Friday, March 8
- Women’s Session (1 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.)
- Men’s Session (7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.) – Berry Global Youth Sports Night (Children 12 & under who wear a youth sports jersey to the game receive free admission with the purchase of a discounted $15 adult ticket)
Saturday, March 9
- Women’s Championship (2 p.m.) – German American Bank Four Pack (4 tickets, 4 sodas and 4 hot dogs for $40 – Limited quantities available)
- Men’s Championship (7 p.m.) – German American Bank Four Pack (4 tickets, 4 sodas, 4 hot dogs for $60 – Limited quantities available)
All other games: Individual game tickets (includes a two-game session except for Saturday) are priced at $30 and 25 for the men’s games and $15 for women’s games. An all-session ticket (all 14 games) is available for $80.
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OVC Tournament Seedings
Men’s Tournament                                                   Women’s Tournament
- Little Rock                                                      1. Southern Indiana
- UT Martin                                                       2. Little Rock
- Morehead State                                             3. UT Martin
- Western Illinois                                               4. Eastern Illinois
- Tennessee State                                            5. Morehead State
- SIUEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 6. Tennessee Tech
- Eastern Illinois                                                7. Western Illinois
- Southern Indiana                                            8. Tennessee State
Tournament bracket and game times can be found at www.ovcsports.com/Evansville.